A Black Educator's Truth

A Black Educator's Truth

The purpose of this podcast is to reveal the truth in teaching as a black educator and teacher of color (T. O. C.). The impact of being a black educator and on the other side, what it’s like to have a black educator in the classroom. Furthermore, this podcast will be used to educate, spread awareness on a multitude of topics. A Black Educator’s Truth will feature a wide variety of guest such as black educators (T.O.C), students, teachers (past, present, and future), principals, human resource personnel, entrepreneurs, and business men and women in a wide variety of careers. Each guest provides a different experience and prospective. We must see it, hear it, speak it, live it, to believe in it.

Episodes

June 4, 2023 40 mins
In this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I am fortunate to sit down with Kimberly Lane Clark from Google Education. We dive into different topics that discuss, what Google Education and Google Certifications are, S.T.E.M. for young black girls and how we can include them in the field to help diversify the field. This conversation inspired me to learn more about Google Certification pathway and how I, as an educator can include t...
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In this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I sit down with Dr. Rhonda Treet, Robyn Queen, Nekiya Washington Butler and Hallie Sill and we discuss what and how we can make our classrooms more culturally revelant. In addition, we discuss different ways culturally revelant pedagogy impacts our students and the communities that we serve. Our individual experiences guide us to what we as future and current educators believe that the sy...
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Zach also known as "Tru3story," joins me in the next episode this podcast! Tru3story shares his story about how he choose to go to college first and then dive into the music industry. As we discuss his decision and his pathway, he mentions how going to college and learning about the business industry helped him in the music industry. His story is incredible, his story is honest. Check out Tru3story's music!

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In this episode of A Black Educator's Truth, our guest is Dr. Jasmine Hines. She is an adjunct music professor at Kent State University. We dive into a discussion on her journey to become a music educator at the collegiate level, critical race theory, how CRT has impacted the field of education, culturally relevant music education and black feminism in the music world. It is important to understand that music is for everyone and ho...
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February 27, 2022 13 mins
In this episode, I take time to reflect from the interview I had with Dr. Scott. Dr. Scott mentions, the "Core of Teaching." When he mention this in the interview, I had to think about what is my "Core of Teaching?" What is your "Core of Teaching?" When we dive into this core, support and growth must happen to create effective educators in the classroom.

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"Why do we teach?" - a question, I myself as an educator have asked myself. Before we dive into why, we must dissect the core of teaching. When we understand the core of teaching, we understand, why we teach? In this episode, Dr. Scott, a professor from Harvard University, dives into his perspective of the core of teaching. He goes into detail, the importance of why we need to remember the core, as well as providing support to teac...
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Welcome back to the third season of A Black Educator's Truth. The first episode dives into the importance of education, reflection, and refining our practices as educators. It is important that we as educators never forget that we are on the frontlines impacting the next generation. The third season of this podcast, will feature interviews from educators on a wide variety of topics. After each interview episode, I will post a refle...
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Dr. Charles Herring, motivational speaker, educational leader, and educational consultant. In this episode Dr. Charles Herring and I dive into trusting the process to leadership. Mentoring is an important aspect of growth, the pathway to growth is not always seen but to those who follow it, greatness awaits. Dr. Charles Herring currently works for the South Fayette School District as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director. *T...
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April 26, 2021 16 mins
Educators are called to the field to become the leaders that student in front of their respective classrooms within their content area. Educators bring real life experience to the students, they share their stories, knowledge, and help mold the next generation. In this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I share my on going journey of how I became an educator and when I was called.

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In the next episode of A Black Educators Truth, we have a very special guest with us. Dr. Rita Williams, founder and CEO of F1NE TUNE! This is an educational consulting business that offers customized professional development. We dive into the inspiration behind this business and F1NE TUNE's upcoming conference schedule on April 17th, 2021 called Treasure Hunt. Make sure to register. This is sure to be a dynamic conference!

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On this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I have my next guest, Brandi Hester. She is a principal, educator, leader and founder of her own publishing company called "Mahogany Pen Publishing." Brandi has taught in Rochester, NY, Colorado, and even Dubai. She is a global educator with a plethora of known and experience.

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In this episode of A Black Educator's Truth, I compare and contrast Langston Hughes's poem "Harlem" and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech. We start by breakdown Harlem, as a poem, as a physicals place and as an important space in the African American history. Harlem was the hub of the Harlem Renaissance. Then I analyze the meaning behind the "I Have A Dream," the historical references and other facts of that day....
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An educator, educator consultant, and motivational speaker, Dr. Lisa Pickett has over 20 years of education experience. In this interview episode, Dr. Pickett dives into the importance and definition of classroom equity. We dive into different real world examples of cultural relevant pedagogy on this episode of A Black Educators Truth.

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February 21, 2021 16 mins
We have officially passed the 100 day mark of the school year. Many schools around the nation celebrate this day in different styles. We are closer to the end of the school year than we are the beginning. We still have a long way to go! In this episode, we dive into teacher burnout symptoms and I stress the importance of resting and recharging. We must practice self-love as teachers and remember its okay to rest, recharge, to recov...
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In our next episode, Patrick Dailey, counter - tenor and professor of voice from Tennessee State University is our guest! Professor Dailey shares his powerful story on how he choose his HBCU, the history and legacy of the W. Crimm Singers and the importance of keeping African American composers music authentic in the 21st Century.

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Welcome back to Season 2! This season is called "Well - Seasoned." Each guest will provide their experience, knowledge, and wisdom through an interview style dialoged. Educators need all three of these to become great at their content subject area. Tune in each Sunday for a new episode!

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Dylan Hollingsworth, also known as Grimace, is a musician, producer, and drummer. In this episode, Dylan talks about how journey into the music industry. He stays true to who he is as a person and as a musician. Dylan and the host, Aaron Taylor, dive into a recap of a Black Lives Matters movement protest. We face a live encounter for what the Black Lives Matter movement is trying to stand up in change!
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In this episode, we dive into the different forms of learning while in the middle of a pandemic. Covid - 19 has forever changed the way teaching will take place. Each state is opening up differently, each school district is handling it differently. How are the schools handling this? How are teachers handling this? Questions that every parent, student, and teacher all have. During this time, remember to check in with your fellow tea...
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We must work a system that wasn't designed for us. Going to college is like being an employee in a business. When there is opportunity for growth, we must take it. In this episode, Caleb Richardson III talks about the accomplishments he had at Edinboro University. He had his own radio show - The Quiet Storm, he did the weather, he served on hiring committees, he was an executive officer for the Student Government Association, he wa...
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When teachers step into a classroom, they step into many roles. They are a teacher, they are a mentor, they are a guidance counselor at times. All of those roles are important. Something that a college/university can't teach you is how to relate to students. In order to teach and reach our students we, as teachers, must first relate to our students. We must build a foundation of understand and connections to students to let those s...
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